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Early Colonies

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A person who does not agree with the beliefs of his/her leaders Dissenter
When people make laws for themselves Self-government
To force someone to leave Banish
The water that rises and falls in rivers and streams with the ocean's tide Tidewater
When rivers from higher lands fall to lower ground Fall Line
The land in back of where most colonists settled. The higher land on the fall line. back country
The time of year when it is warm enough for plants to grow growing season
A person who teaches his or her own religion to others who have different beliefs. Missionary
Peter Minuit The first governor of New Netherland. He bought the island of Mahhattan from the Manhates Indians
Peter Stuyvesant governor of New Netherland. He was not tolerant of others' beliefs. Lost the colony to the English when they invaded.
Massachusetts Bay Colony Settled by the Puritans because they disagreed with the Church of England.Came to colonies to have own place to practice their religious beliefs.
Plymouth Colony Settled by the Pilgrims because they could not practice their own beliefs in the Netherlands.
Compact An agreement made by the pilgrims as to the laws they were to follow for the "general good" of the colony.
Cash Crop A crop grown in a specific area for sale and trade.
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